Senior Specialist Telecommunications (Hybrid)

This is a hybrid position. The first three months are full time in the office.

In this role as Senior Specialist, you will be responsible for the Fiber Optic network design, engineering, and execution of projects that provide communication infrastructure and services within Eversource. and for generating detailed engineering design and documentation needed for the fiber installation, configuration, and commissioning of fiber optic equipment.

Essential Functions:: 

• Long-term planning (5-10 yrs.) to support life cycle replacements of communication network infrastructure. Develops obsolete/End-of-life equipment replacement plans. 
• Short term planning to address emergent fiber buildout needs and or restoration of communication systems. 
• Enable Eversource’s incremental growth support move/add/change of network services/circuits provided over existing SONET and or DWDM infrastructure. 
• Develop scope of work documentation in cooperation with multi-discipline team of engineers.
• Responsible for complete telecom design/documentation, either as initiator/designer or as review/approver.
• Out Side Plant fiber design, to include; cable specifications, fiber routes, fiber splicing and testing. 
• Work with management to document business justification for new projects. 
• Assists management with budgeting and cash flow projections. 
• Provide configuration documentation to configure Add Drop Multiplexers. 
• Ensures telecom design is in compliance with regulatory requirements (NPCC Dir 4, etc). 
• Participate in site walks with other teams to determine scope of telecom work. 
• Develops bid specifications, solicit quotes and initiates procurement of equipment and contracted services. 
• Create fiber projects and perform As-Built updates in the GIS tool (OSPInsight). 
• Engineering Design and Review/Approval for all telecom projects and technical oversight of engineering work being completed by vendors. 
• Coordination with Field Operations for equipment installation, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning as applicable.
• Maintain and update documentation and records associated with the Transport Network Infrastructure. 

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill: 

• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques
• Strong knowledge of Telecommunication systems
• Understanding of Federal and State regulatory criteria and industry standards pertaining to applications, design, installation and operations of telecommunication systems
• Knowledge of Accounting and Engineering Economic theory and practice
• Strong knowledge of current Telecommunications issues, practices, technology and related developments

Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience in an Electric Utility environment. Relevant experience to include but not limited to: (1) Teleprotection systems such as Power Line Carrier and other communication assisted protective relaying schemes. (2) Out Side Plant fiber design with OPGW and ADSS. (3) Working knowledge of SONET and TDM systems as well as MPLS, DWDM and Ethernet technologies.

Experience: 

• Five (5) to eight (8) years related experience required. 

Licenses & Certifications: 

• None

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. 

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